Derwin James and Mekhi Becton have made their first steps toward clearing the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 9 injury report .

James and Becton both exited the team's Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. However, head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that both are expected to practice on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of ‘The Athletic.' Expand Tweet

How much James and Becton practice remains to be seen. Regardless, assuming neither suffers a setback, both should be in the Week 9 lineup.

As a four-time All-Pro and the best safety of all time in Harbaugh's mind, James' absence would undoubtedly hurt the Chargers' defense. The star safety has played a significant role in Los Angeles' allowing just 184.5 passing yards per game through eight weeks, sixth-fewest in the le

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